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Thus a Pramaata (knower of object) validates the Prama (right understanding) of a Prameya (the object to be known) through the means of Pramana (the instrument of that knowledge). All these four are required for the completion of Arthatattva.
Thus a Pramaata (knower of object) validates the Prama (right understanding) of a Prameya (the object to be known) through the means of Pramana (the instrument of that knowledge). All these four are required for the completion of Arthatattva.
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+Example : A very simplified example of these 4 constituents may be given when we purchase fruits or vegetables.
+Pramana is the weighing stone (1Kg etc)
+Prameya is the vegetable of fruits which has to be purchased
+Prama is the knowledge of a particular amount of vegetable weighed is that much (1 Kg)
+Pramata is the person who is weighing and acquiring this knowledge
=== प्रमा ॥ Prama ===
=== प्रमा ॥ Prama ===